Petition · past parliament

Allow members of the Cabinet to campaign freely on the EU referendum vote.

Closed 47 signatures

What the petition asks

In the first referendum since 1975 on the EU, UK Cabinet Secretaries of State and Ministers must be able to campaign according to their conscience on the issue of whether the UK remains or leaves the European Union. David Cameron must allow for a full and frank democratic debate on the issue.

Timeline

5 Jan 2016 Petition opened for signatures
5 Jul 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 47
Status Closed
Opened 5 Jan 2016
Closed 5 Jul 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.